Physics and instrumentation for radiation therapy 1 (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr Ray Budd
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. understand the principles of radiation protection applicable to the medical use of ionising radiation; 2. understand the scientific concepts of atomic structure and radioactivity; 3. descibe the various types and sources of ionising radiation detectors; 4. recognise and explain the operation of different types of radiation detectors; 5. demonstrate the appropriate use of selected radiation detectors; 6. explain the physical processes involved in the interaction of radiation with matter; 7. understand and explain the principles of radiographic image formation; 8. recognise and describe the basic design features and operating principles of radiation therapy equipment; 9. outline the quality assurance principles and techniques applicable to radiation therapy equipment; and 10. understand the distribution of radiation dose tissue and perform a range of radiation dose calculations.
Assessment: One written examination (three hours): 70% + Three assignments: 30%
Prerequisites: Admission into the Master of Radiation Therapy course
Corequisites: RAD4010, RAD4012
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